Kyari Insists on His Innocence of FBI’s Allegations

08 Aug Kyari Insists on His Innocence of FBI’s Allegations

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, has insisted on his innocence of the allegations levelled against him by the US court.

According to THISDAY, Kyari, who appeared on Thursday before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Joseph Egbunike-led investigative panel probing allegations of fraud against him, denied receiving an N8 million bribe from the international fraudster, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, as alleged in US court papers.

He also reportedly also maintained his position that he was not involved in the $1.1 million scam of a Qatari businessman perpetrated by Hushpuppi and his gang.

“The committee is expected to review his submission next week after which the report and recommendations would be submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba.”

Speaking on the issue during the week, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, had said the US government was yet to communicate with Nigeria on the matter.

Explaining the process of extradition, Malami said the United States is expected to write the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who in turn would communicate the justice ministry before any action with regards to extradition could be initiated in a high court of law.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a warrant of arrest issued by a California District Court, had served the Nigeria Police an arrest warrant for Kyari over his alleged involvement in a $1.1 million fraud perpetrated by Husspuppi.